こうほしゃ
Meanings
Noun
1. candidate; applicant
Pitch accent
うほ
しゃ
Composed of
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
Used in vocabulary (3 in total)
to put up a candidate
list of candidates; slate; list of nominees
official candidate
Examples (12 in total)
The candidate is running for mayor.
The candidate whom I cast a vote for was elected.
The candidate was disappointed at the outcome of the election.
Let's discuss the respective merits of the candidates.
I have a good opinion of the young candidate.
He was the strongest candidate for the position.
He was elected as chairman from among many candidates.
Many Republicans didn't vote for their own candidate.
The candidate made a quick response to the criticism.
Of the three candidates, I think Mr. Smith is the best.
Our party finally had a candidate we could put forward with pride.
I was never the likeliest candidate for this office.